EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

President Trump signs crypto bill into law
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President Donald Trump signed the first major federal law governing cryptocurrency on Friday. The GENIUS Act was passed on Thursday by the United States House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

Most Americans believe new tax law will help wealthy more than middle class, poll finds

While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.

Tensions rise around handling of Epstein case
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President Donald Trump is countering criticism of the Justice Department?s failure to release much-hyped records around the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, trying to place blame on former government officials. Epstein was arrested in 2019 and found dead in his cell at a federal jail in New York City about a month later. Investigators concluded that he killed himself.

House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting, foreign aid

Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated. Here's what we know.

Trump directs AG to release Epstein transcripts
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President Donald Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating a political firestorm that has reignited conspiracy theories and angered parts of the president?s base. The move follows backlash over a DOJ memo denying the existence of an Epstein "client list." A judge must still approve any release, and it?s unclear what material is covered by the order.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
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President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition that affects blood flow in the legs, the White House revealed Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president noticed "mild swelling in his lower legs" in recent weeks and underwent a comprehensive medical evaluation. Testing included vascular studies and a bilateral venous Doppler ultrasound, which confirmed the diagnosis.

Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury testimony amid backlash from supporters

Facing pressure from allies and critics, President Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.

What is chronic venous insufficiency? President Trump diagnosed with common condition

President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition that affects blood flow in the legs and is common in older adults.

Legal questions surround 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida?s "Alligator Alcatraz." The immigration detention facility opened earlier this month in the Florida Everglades. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Magdalena Cuprys, an immigration attorney representing four detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, about some of the legal questions surrounding the detention center.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared all the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the event, Leavitt announced that President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a condition where blood doesn't efficiently return from the legs to the heart, often due to damaged valves in the veins. This can lead to a range of symptoms, including swelling, pain and skin changes.

FULL | White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration. Included in the topics of conversation on Thursday were the economy, immigration, the Jeffrey Epstein files, the conflict with Russia and the Ukraine, and the president's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.

Trump promotes idea of Alcatraz Island reopening
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the briefing, a reporter asked Leavitt about Attorney General Pam Bondi's visit to Alcatraz Island on Thursday. The visit is part of a tour related to a Trump administration proposal to re-establish the former prison as a new federal prison facility.

Trump faces pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein docs
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared the latest updates from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump is accusing some of his onetime supporters of being ?weaklings? who are falling prey to Democratic ?bulls***? about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ? concluding that he no longer wants their support.

'Good Trouble Lives On' across Florida, U.S.
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"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Michael Kniat, media liaison for the Brevard Progressives, about the protests.

'Alligator Alcatraz': ACLU sues Trump administration, claiming detention site violates rights

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida’s "Alligator Alcatraz."

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests: Nearly 50 Florida cities were expected to participate

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests took place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities were expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration.

California officials slam Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said the effort to reopen the dilapidated former prison is a "diversionary tactic."